USC gets QB for 2014 class

QB Michael Scarnecchia (6-4 192) of Fleming Island, FL committed to USC Sunday night becoming the quarterback for the Gamecocks' 2014 class. Scarnecchia also had an offer from UAB and was drawing interest from Syracuse, Arkansas State and some Ivy League schools. Scarnecchia attended one of Steve Spurrier's camps this past summer and that's where the interest in Scarnecchia began to grow. "Coach Spurrier saw me in camp and really liked me," Scarnecchia said. "I was at the Kentucky game and after the game I sat down with him and he said he was thinking about an offer and he liked my film. He came thru with the offer the week after the Arkansas game." Scarnecchia said he wasn't that familiar with USC as a school but he's liked what he's been told by family and friends. As for the football, he is familiar with what the Gamecocks like to do on offense. "They run a pro spread and coach Spurrier is one of the best quarterback coaches you're going to get," he said. This season Scarnecchia said he's around 1000 yards passing with 18 touchdowns and 1 interceptions, and he's completing 65% of his attempts. As a junior he passed for 1500 yards and 19 touchdowns with 3 interceptions. "They say I'm coachable and throw the ball well with a strong arm," Scarnecchia said. "Coach Spurrier said I haven't reached my potential and he really wants to work with me." Scarnecchia said Spurrier did nearly all of the recruiting with him though he talked some with area recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. He is USC's 14th commitment for the 2014 class.

USC defensive line target Kyree Campbell of Woodbridge, VA will announce his college decision on Monday at 1:00 PM at his school following the first day of camp. Campbell is coming off a visit to North Carolina on Thursday with his mother and grandmother. He was also at North Carolina in June for Fredora's Freak Show.

RHP Travis Marr (6-4 205) of Castle Rock, CO became the newest addition of Clemson's 2016 class Friday when he announced a commitment to the Tigers. In 22 games last season, Marr batted .382 and had a 3.86 ERA. He is the 13th commitment for the Tigers' 2016 class. Here's the PerfectGame.com scouting report:

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